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Kyosho vs Traxxas:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Traxxas had more branded searches than Kyosho among RC boat brands worldwide. Traxxas had about 201,000 branded searches, while Kyosho had 33,100. Traxxas made up 83% of all RC boat brand searches we track, and Kyosho accounted for 13.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RC boat brands, Traxxas appeared in all five answers and Kyosho in one. Traxxas was mentioned before Kyosho in every answer.

Among RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Traxxas, about 6 searches for every 1 for Kyosho

Traxxas 201K searchesKyosho 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Traxxas, mentioned in every answer we collected

Traxxas in 5 of 5Kyosho in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Traxxas, named ahead of Kyosho in every answer

Traxxas first in 5Kyosho never first

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Top RC boat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Traxxas appeared in all five answers. Kyosho was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Traxxas was listed before Kyosho in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Pro Boat1st
  2. Traxxas2nd
  3. VolantexRC3rd
  4. Kyosho4th
  5. Volantex–
  6. Joysway–
  7. Aquacraft–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Traxxas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Pro Boat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • VolantexRC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kyosho1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Volantex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Joysway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aquacraft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Kyosho or Traxxas more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Kyosho and Traxxas by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven RC boat brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Kyosho and Traxxas among RC boat brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Traxxas, Kyosho. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTraxxasKyoshoPro BoatVolantexRCVolantexJoyswayAquacraft
Oct 202586%11.6%0.59%0.84%0.66%0.21%0.11%
Nov 202586%11.6%0.57%1%0.54%0.17%0.09%
Dec 202588.3%9.7%0.43%0.86%0.46%0.14%0.08%
Jan 202688.6%9.7%0.41%0.58%0.46%0.14%0.08%
Feb 202686.3%11.6%0.62%0.67%0.56%0.17%0.09%
Mar 202688%9.7%0.64%0.85%0.56%0.17%0.09%
Apr 202685.5%11.5%0.76%1%0.83%0.25%0.11%
May 202685.5%11.5%0.97%1%0.66%0.25%0.14%
Jun 202687.3%9.6%1.2%0.85%0.67%0.31%0.11%
Jul 202685.1%11.5%1.3%1%0.66%0.3%0.13%
Aug 202685%11.4%1.3%1%0.83%0.3%0.13%
Sep 202683%13.7%1.1%0.99%0.79%0.24%0.11%

How has the Kyosho and Traxxas comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Traxxas was ahead of Kyosho in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kyosho’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 11.6% to 13.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Traxxas’ share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 86% to 83%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.

How did search popularity change for RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Kyosho gained share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 13.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Traxxas lost share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide, from 85% to 83%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kyosho’s and Traxxas’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Kyosho

1 branded search term

  • kyosho

Traxxas

1 branded search term

  • traxxas

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